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MEA is hiring a staff attorney or senior staff attorney. This position works collaboratively within MEA’s legal team to provide legal representation and advocacy for Wisconsin communities confronting environmental injustice, using litigation, administrative advocacy, and community partnership to strengthen environmental protection. 

MEA has a broad portfolio of high-impact litigation. Our work focuses on the protection of the Great Lakes, opposing fossil fuel infrastructure, mitigating climate change, upholding the Public Trust Doctrine, supporting the environmental sovereignty of Native Nations, and strengthening policy and regulatory responses to water contamination.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applications received by March 31, 2026 will receive full consideration.

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